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Numbers Don’t Lie: Jones vs. Evans Edition

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

  With UFC 145 right around the corner, I wanted to take a closer look at the main event statistically. The build up to Jones vs. Evans has been intense, with Jones opening up as much as a 6-1 favorite. But do the stats warrant the betting line? Or does Rashad Evans have a better chance than most pundits believe? Take a look for yourself: Wins: Evans 17 Jones 15 Finishing percentage: Jones 87% Evans 47%   KO/TKO: Jones 8 Evans 6 … Read more

Jon Jones On Replacing Overeem at UFC 146: “It Is Something I Would Totally Entertain”

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

Q: What do Fedor Emelianenko, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Mark Hunt, Fabricio Werdum, Dan Henderson and now Jon Jones have in common? A: They’ve all been “in the mix” to replace Alistair Overeem at UFC 146 BJPenn.com recently ran a story quoting an interview Jones  had with PricklyPairStudios, where he addressed the UFC 146 heavyweight title situation. See the full quote below: “You know, it’s hard to even say because of two factors: First, it would be disrespectful of me … Read more

Super Fight League 3: Bobby Lashley vs. James Thompson to Headline.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

A recent report surfaced on MMAFighting.com annoucing former WWE star Bobby Lashley will take on former PRIDE and Elite XC veteran James Thompson May 6th from New Delhi, India. A former amateur and professional wrestler, Lashey holds a 7-1 professional record with his only loss coming to Chad Griggs while competing for Strikeforce.  Since that loss, Lashley has won two consecutive contests, most recently submitting Karl Knothe with a keylock to capture the Shark Fights heavyweight championship. James Thompson, perhaps most known … Read more

Could Twitter Give Mark Hunt a UFC 146 Title Shot?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

Although the UFC has yet to give up on Alistair Overeem challenging Junior Dos Santos on Memorial Day weekend,  a dark horse makes his way into the fray. A steady stream of support has been trickling in for former K1 World Grand Prix winner Mark Hunt. #RallyForMarkHunt has seen tremendous fanfare in the last couple days. In fact, UFC commentator Joe Rogan has even joined the cause confirming his interest in seeing the striker vs. striker heavyweight title fight. At … Read more

Nick Diaz Set to Compete in BJJ Super Fight

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

While Nick Diaz may have recently voiced his retirement from mixed martial arts, his brazilian jiu-jitsu career is getting a big boost. Cesar Gracie and the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo have confirmed that Nick Diaz will compete in a “super fight” May 12th in Long Beach, California. According to a recent report on MMAFighting.com, Gracie has indicated that Diaz wanted to compete in a tournament, however, Expo officials instead elected to have him compete in a super fight. A black belt … Read more

Breaking News: Brock Lesnar in Miami for Tonight’s WrestleMania

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

A report surfaced on MMAFighting.com this morning indicating that former UFC and WWE champion Brock Lesnar, is in Miami for tonight’s WrestleMania Pay-Per-View. Lesnar, who was the youngest WWE Champion in history, recently retired from Mixed Martial Arts after a first round TKO loss to Alistair Overeem.  Following his retirement, rumors began to circulate regarding his eventual return to the world of sports entertainment.  As of this morning’s report, those rumors appear to be more truth than fiction. MMAFighting.com (quoting a report from … Read more

Venue Update for UFC 147: Silva vs. Sonnen II

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

In a press release obtained by MMA Fight Corner, UFC officials have announced a venue and date for UFC 147: Silva vs. Sonnen II. The confirmed date for the event is now June 23, 2012 and the venue chosen is Joao Havelange Stadium. This stadium (often referred to by it’s nickname “Engenhao”) is the first soccer stadium to host a UFC event.  Home to the Botafogo Football (soccer) Club and host site for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, Joao Havelange Stadium first opened it’s doors in June of … Read more

BIG UFC 146 Press Conference This Tuesday in Las Vegas!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | 1 Comment

  If you’re in Las Vegas this Tuesday March 27th at 11am, go the MGM Grand. UFC officials recently announced a press conference for UFC 146 and they are bringing out the heavy hitters. UFC 146 airs Saturday May 26th live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. For the first time in the history of the company, the entire main card is built up of heavyweight fighters. In fact, UFC President Dana White had this to say about the historic … Read more

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II Slated For 80,000 Seat Stadium

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

When Anderson Silva first fought Chael Sonnen at UFC 117, MMA fans around the world couldn’t believe their own eyes. The once unbeatable, untouchable, best pound for pound fighter on the planet was getting utterly dominated by a fighter with a 25-10-1 record. Sonnen knocked Silva down, took him down at will and pounded him on the ground for nearly 5 rounds. That is until Silva, while on his back, threw up his legs, wrapped them around Sonnen’s neck and … Read more

Canada to Get Three UFC Events by End of 2012

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

Dontcha know the UFC is aboot to take Canada by storm eh? (I’m Canadian, so I’m allowed to make fun of my own). In a press conference held in Calgary today, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Canada would get 3 major Pay-Per-View events by the end of 2012. UFC 149: In Calgary on July 21st UFC 152: In Toronto on September 22nd UFC 154: In Montreal on November 17th White also confirmed that UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will defend … Read more

Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida Announced for UFC on FX 4

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

A pivotal fight in the UFC lightweight division has been confirmed as the headliner for UFC on FX 4. Former title contender Gray Maynard returns to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a crushing fourth round TKO loss to former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. Maynard holds a 10-1-1 professional record with his only blemishes coming from the hands of Edgar, which coincidentally were both title fights and the last two contests of Maynard’s career.   Guida looks to make another … Read more

Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le Announced for UFC 148

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

An intriguing match-up recently announced for UFC 148 pits former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin against former Strikeforce middle champion Cung Le. Franklin competes for the first time in over a year and is coming off a decision loss to former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin. The once unstoppable middleweight champion, Franklin has now bounced back and forth between wins and losses since losing his title to current champion Anderson Silva. Franklin’s notable victories have come against stars like Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva and … Read more

Demian Maia to Leave the Middleweight Division

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

Former UFC middleweight title contender Demian Maia, won’t be a UFC middleweight for much longer. Maia announced via Twitter today that his next fight will be contested in the welterweight division (170 pound limit). Maia, a former title challenger to Anderson’s Silva belt, has won 3 of 5 fights since his decision loss to Anderson Silva in Abu Dhabi at UFC 112. He most recently suffered another decision loss, this time to Chris Weidman on the televised main card of … Read more

Jackson’s Last UFC Fight Confirmed: Rampage vs. Shogun 2 in the Works

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

According to a report on FUEL TV’s “UFC Tonight”, Rampage Jackson will indeed fight one more time for the UFC before being granted his release from the promotion. It was announced this fight would be against former UFC light heavyweight champion and fellow Pride star Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Rampage has been very vocal on Twitter (and other media outlets,) expressing his disappointment in the UFC following his recent loss to Ryan Bader at UFC 144. Jackson even went as far to say the … Read more

Jon Jones on Anderson Silva: “If I Have To Fight Him, I Will Focus On My Confidence and Technique”

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Shaun Cerisano Posted in News | Leave a comment

Over the last couple years the MMA world has been clamouring for the biggest super fight in the history of the sport. However up until recently, that super fight billed middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. Enter Jon Jones, the youngest champion in the history of the UFC. Soon after Jones defeated Shogun Rua to claim the light heavyweight title, talk shifted. No longer were fans eager to see Anderson Silva fight Georges St. Pierre, now … Read more

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